Esther 7:1-10
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. [NARRATIVE] What part of the tension in the story is resolved in this chapter; what is left to be handled in the final chapters?
2. [SPEECH] What elements are involved in determining what it looks like to speak the truth wisely?
3. [SIN pt.1] How can we bring sin into the light—both in our own lives? What are the consequences of leaving our sins in the dark? (1Jn 1:5-2:2)
4. [SIN pt.2] Why is it so hard to confess sin, one to another? (James 5:16)
5. [REPENTANCE] How is repentance different from Haman’s pleading in v.7?
6. [JUDGMENT] How does this story depict judgment for evil?
7. [TYPOLOGY] Where do we see the gospel in this passage? Note: think of the stake/gallows meant for Mordecai, judging Haman.
8. [BIBLICAL THEOLOGY] Haman is inaccurately seen as seeking to harm the queen by the wine-drinking King Ahaseurus. What distinguishes him from other accused or condemned men in Scripture? (e.g. Joseph in Gen 39:7-21, Daniel in Dan 6, David in 2Sam 12:1-15, etc…).
